Flint Crisis

 According to a class-action lawsuit, the state Department of Environmental Quality wasn't treating the Flint River water with an anti-corrosive agent, in violation of federal law. The water was eroding the iron water mains, turning water brown.But what residents couldn't see was far worse.  What is most likely the meaning of anti-corrosive agent? 

• a material that synthesizes with iron.
• something that prevents corrosion
• An additive place in the water. 
• All of these

Which of the items below is NOT a side-effect of leading poisoning?

• Lower IQ
• Altered behavior
• Increase in criminal activity
• Shorter lifespans.

How much did lead levels increase by in the children of Flint?

• 2-3 times
• 1-2 times
• 0 times
• They stayed the same 

Which of the following is NOT one of Flint's woes in the past 3 decades?

• Rise in violence
• Increase in population
• Decrease in population 
• GM plants closing

Which of the following is NOT one of Flint's woes in the past 3 decades?

• Rise in violence
• Increase in population
• Decrease in population 
• GM plants closing

One sip of the water will
 poison children for life. 

• Dr. Mark Edwards of Virginia Tech
• Pamela Battle
• Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
• Karen Weaver

What does chlorination do to the water?

• Kills microorganisms
• Cleans the water
• Makes the water taste nice
• Removes twigs and sediment

What does chlorination do to the water?

• Removes microorganisms
• Cleans the water
• Makes the water taste nice
• Removes twigs and sediment

Why is fluoride added to the water?

• to kill the bacteria
• to raise the pH
• to prevent cavities
• to improve the taste of water

What are some challenges about delivering water to larger cities?

• Mini intruders
• Terrorists attacks 
• Landscapes and drought
• All the above?